On December 22, Riga will host the Lights for Ukraine campaign, during which the festive lights in Town Hall Square will be briefly switched off to show support for Ukraine. Last week, Russia…
The centre of the capital and its neighbourhoods will be full of Christmas surprises, including heartfelt concerts, a block-drawing ritual, a chance to meet Father Christmas, and a light-filled walk…
Over the next few weeks, the weather will change a lot during the day, i.e., a thaw and freezing rain are expected. In such conditions, accumulated snow and ice on roofs become particularly dangerous…
The largest Christmas Light Trail in Latvia was opened in the capital on Friday, 16 December. Nearly 700 light decorations and design objects have been installed in the city environment from the…
On Thursday, 15 December, the festive programme for families with children will continue in Vērmanes Fairy Tale Garden. Over the weekend, events dedicated to the Fourth Advent will take place in the…
As the weather turns colder and the snowfall increases, one can enjoy the winter in the capital not only at the cross-country skiing trails and tube sliding slopes, but also at the artificial ice…
On Thursday, 8 December, the festive programme for families with children will continue in Vērmanes Fairy Tale Garden. During the weekend, events and concerts dedicated to the Third Advent will take…
From November 24, it is forbidden for people to be on the ice-covered water bodies and coastal waters in the administrative territory of Riga. Given the current weather conditions and meteorological…
On Sunday, 27 November, at 5 p.m., Riga’s main Christmas tree will shine brightly in Doma Square and the traditional Old Town Christmas Fair will be opened after a two-year pause. During the First…
As the first snow covers the ground, Riga is getting ready for Christmas and decorates the city. This year, the capital’s decorations and lighting design will make a new appearance, whereas a variety…
